Hatalomhoz

Hatalomhoz is the allative form of the Hungarian noun hatalom, meaning power or authority. The suffix -hoz indicates direction toward a goal or destination, so hatalomhoz translates roughly as “to power” or “toward power.” It is used to express movement toward, or attainment of, political or social influence rather than mere possession.

In usage, hatalomhoz functions as a complement to verbs of movement, striving, or change of status. Common constructions include hatalomhoz jut (to come to power), hatalomhoz törekszik (to strive toward power), and hatalomhoz kerül (to come into power). The phrase emphasizes the target or end point of an action rather than the process itself. For example: A politikus hatalomhoz jutott, after a long campaign. A kormányváltás a hatalomhoz vezető út része lehet (the change of government is part of the path to power).

Hatalomhoz is often contrasted with other directional forms such as hatalomra (onto power, often used with different verbs or idiomatic expressions) or hatalomért (for power). Related terms include hatalom megszerzése (acquisition of power) and hatalomra jutás (coming to power). The form reflects Hungarian vowel harmony: the allative suffix appears as -hoz in this stem because hatalom contains a back vowel.

In sum, hatalomhoz is a grammatical marker used to denote aiming for or reaching power, frequently appearing in political, historical, and sociological contexts.